How the heck do you shoot with glasses!!!!!!
#31
Nontypical Buck
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From: Little Egg harbor NJ
Twang Pushing the glasses to my face has never fogged for me. Do you have huge framed glasses I just don't see how they fog. It does work but your nose is under your glasses so there should be no fogging.
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#33
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Fork Horn
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VAhunter15 is correct on why I believe my glasses fog up, and I usually have to let down and remove the glasses to evaporate the condensate. Thats why I want to stay away from pushing the glasses into my face.
I hit the shop last night and anchored toward the back part of my jaw bone instead of underneath like Chris/nhhunter suggested.
I also found that the NO-Peep was forcing me to slightly tilt my head away from this position to get the No-Peep in alignment. This was such a "suttle" unconcious adjustment that it had eluded me. With this adjustment my group shot several inches to the right from before, but of course I then had to swing my no peep to alignment with my set-up, and move my sight outa allot. I shot a couple tight groups and had to quit. The No-Peep now forces me to that set-up/anchor point in order to get the No-Peep in alignment. It worked for the next couple groups before I had to quit. Of course the real test will be when I recheck this tonight and preceding sessions but it seems to be in the right direction.
The No-Peep is a great alignment tool and I would unquestionably recommend it to anyone for improving your shooting. Once you set it up you HAVE to shoot with the same anchor point/head alignment/bow hand torque(hopefully lack thereof). BUT,...I think I just learned that it can can "set" you into a "out of canter" position if you have to make some sort of change like I did in switching to glasses and it HAS to be adjusted to your "shooting form", not adjusting your shooting form to the No-Peep. A more difficult correction to catch and correct than one might realize.
I hit the shop last night and anchored toward the back part of my jaw bone instead of underneath like Chris/nhhunter suggested.
I also found that the NO-Peep was forcing me to slightly tilt my head away from this position to get the No-Peep in alignment. This was such a "suttle" unconcious adjustment that it had eluded me. With this adjustment my group shot several inches to the right from before, but of course I then had to swing my no peep to alignment with my set-up, and move my sight outa allot. I shot a couple tight groups and had to quit. The No-Peep now forces me to that set-up/anchor point in order to get the No-Peep in alignment. It worked for the next couple groups before I had to quit. Of course the real test will be when I recheck this tonight and preceding sessions but it seems to be in the right direction.
The No-Peep is a great alignment tool and I would unquestionably recommend it to anyone for improving your shooting. Once you set it up you HAVE to shoot with the same anchor point/head alignment/bow hand torque(hopefully lack thereof). BUT,...I think I just learned that it can can "set" you into a "out of canter" position if you have to make some sort of change like I did in switching to glasses and it HAS to be adjusted to your "shooting form", not adjusting your shooting form to the No-Peep. A more difficult correction to catch and correct than one might realize.
#34
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From: Chesapeake VA USA
I wear glasses.
Many guys who where glasses have the draw too long and that allows them to look through the peep more in the center of the lens. For most, when the draw length is good, you will be looking through the frame or wire -- as in my case too.
The thumb wrapped around you neck is a very poor anchor point will will not help your shooting.
When I hunt, I use a No-Peep. When I shoot open class, I remove my glasses (my eyes are not that bad anyway).
George Ryals (Martin Pro) showed me a little trick with glasses -- if you have the kind with separate little pad that rest on your nose (not a once piece plastic frame) you can shift your glasses to the left and put your nose between the nose pad and frame of the right lens. It looks goofy, but for shooting your 3 or 5 shots indoors or your 1 at a 3D, it works great. Just shift it prior to shooting and shift it back when you are done.
Many guys who where glasses have the draw too long and that allows them to look through the peep more in the center of the lens. For most, when the draw length is good, you will be looking through the frame or wire -- as in my case too.
The thumb wrapped around you neck is a very poor anchor point will will not help your shooting.
When I hunt, I use a No-Peep. When I shoot open class, I remove my glasses (my eyes are not that bad anyway).
George Ryals (Martin Pro) showed me a little trick with glasses -- if you have the kind with separate little pad that rest on your nose (not a once piece plastic frame) you can shift your glasses to the left and put your nose between the nose pad and frame of the right lens. It looks goofy, but for shooting your 3 or 5 shots indoors or your 1 at a 3D, it works great. Just shift it prior to shooting and shift it back when you are done.
#35
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From: Plaucheville Louisiana USA
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I'm beginning to have nightmares with this one. <img src=icon_smile_angry.gif border=0 align=middle> I've finally succumed to the old age "near sighted" syndrome! <img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle> <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>Actually its gotten worse over the years to where at a distance things are blurry. I just bought the glasse a few weeks ago, and I only wear these things to shoot. It sure does clear things up,....BUT, I have trouble because I am looking into the inside edge of the glasses,...AND THAT AIN'T GOOD! I obviously have to "square up" more with the target so that I am looking more through the center of the lens, but its becoming quite difficult to figure out. I already shoot with a pretty open stance. I'm thinking that I may need to change the way I anchor. I currently shoot a Winn Free Flight and put the V of the my forefinger and thumb into the back of my jaw bone. Thumb tucked underneath the jaw bone. I'm beginning to think that this anchor point doesn't allow me to square my face up more with the target. Does anyone have any suggestions??
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I'm beginning to have nightmares with this one. <img src=icon_smile_angry.gif border=0 align=middle> I've finally succumed to the old age "near sighted" syndrome! <img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle> <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>Actually its gotten worse over the years to where at a distance things are blurry. I just bought the glasse a few weeks ago, and I only wear these things to shoot. It sure does clear things up,....BUT, I have trouble because I am looking into the inside edge of the glasses,...AND THAT AIN'T GOOD! I obviously have to "square up" more with the target so that I am looking more through the center of the lens, but its becoming quite difficult to figure out. I already shoot with a pretty open stance. I'm thinking that I may need to change the way I anchor. I currently shoot a Winn Free Flight and put the V of the my forefinger and thumb into the back of my jaw bone. Thumb tucked underneath the jaw bone. I'm beginning to think that this anchor point doesn't allow me to square my face up more with the target. Does anyone have any suggestions??
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#36
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From: Plaucheville Louisiana USA
Twang,
I shoot with glasses and have no trouble. I draw 31 inches and anker my thumb behind my head also. You didn't say what kind of glasses you wear. I weare trifocals. I recently tried the new progressives and found I couldn't adjust to them. I am acustomed to turning my eyes rather then my head and with progressives you are required to look directly over your nose. A shift of 20 Degrees left or right and you loose focus. Hope this helps.
I shoot with glasses and have no trouble. I draw 31 inches and anker my thumb behind my head also. You didn't say what kind of glasses you wear. I weare trifocals. I recently tried the new progressives and found I couldn't adjust to them. I am acustomed to turning my eyes rather then my head and with progressives you are required to look directly over your nose. A shift of 20 Degrees left or right and you loose focus. Hope this helps.




